2002 BMW 740 vs. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 342 kg more than 2002 BMW 740. 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 740 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
Make BMW Lincoln
Model 740 Mark LT
Year Released 2002 2008
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3901 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 106 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 2358 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5690 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 3520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 114 L


 

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