2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1767 kg more than 2003 Alpina B7.
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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Alpina | Lincoln |
| Model | B7 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
