2012 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1942 kg more than 2012 BMW 528. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 528. (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 528 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Lincoln |
| Model | 528 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2870 mm |
