1993 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, both 1993 BMW 316 and 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 178 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2567 kg more than 1993 BMW 316. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 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:
1993 BMW 316 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 316 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |