2009 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 16 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 132 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2362 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 318 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |