1978 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 189 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 1978 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden GTS | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | GTS | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
