1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 BMW 123. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | Mark VII | 123 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
