1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 69 kg more than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Dinan | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |