1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 30 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 228 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Lincoln | Scion |
| Model | Mark VII | tC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
