2011 BMW 535 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 14 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. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 535 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2870 mm |
