1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 291 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1991 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | AMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Pacer | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
