2008 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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 VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 320 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |