1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 1 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Sierra | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |