2008 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1822 kg more than 2008 BMW 730. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 730 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
