1987 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2539 kg more than 1987 BMW 320. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 320 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
