1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lincoln | BMW |
Model | Mark VII | 530 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |