2007 BMW 650 vs. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 650 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
