2007 BMW 523 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 19 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 51 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 523 | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |