1978 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal 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 34 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Regal | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
