1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2032 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | Dinan | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |