1987 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Mark VII | 118 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
