1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Mustang | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
