2005 BMW 330 vs. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1991 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
