1992 BMW 332 vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 332 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
