2005 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Lincoln Zephyr
To start off, both 2005 BMW 750 and 2005 Lincoln Zephyr were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr. (218 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Zephyr, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr. (271 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 2005 Lincoln Zephyr | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
