2005 BMW 325 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 8 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2137 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 325 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
