2007 BMW 120 vs. 2005 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 331 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2005 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 120 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
