2007 BMW 550 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln LS. (249 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln LS. (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 550 | LS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
