1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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 VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Fairlane | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
