2009 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 BMW 318. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 318 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 318 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 318 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1505 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |