1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 276 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Monaro | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |