2007 BMW 120 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 354 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 120 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |