1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | Charger | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
