1986 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 BMW 3200 CS should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 BMW 3200 CS.
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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1965 BMW 3200 CS has manual transmission. 1965 BMW 3200 CS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Mark VII | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
