2006 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 525 | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |