1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 7 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Mark VII | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
