1978 Austin Marina vs. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Austin Marina would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 768 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina. 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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Marina. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Marina | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
