2009 BMW 335 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 335 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |