1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Commodore | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |