2004 BMW 545 vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1977 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 545 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
