2009 BMW 125 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 25 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 125 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |