2008 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2149 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 530 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |