1999 Lincoln LS vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lincoln LS has manual transmission. 1999 Lincoln LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln LS | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Lincoln | BMW |
| Model | LS | 525 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3934 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
