2001 BMW 318 vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 12 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, 2001 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 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 222 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 318 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
