2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 210 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1782 kg more than 2007 BMW Alpina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | Alpina | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
