2008 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 118 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |