1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Aspen | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
