1984 Holden Camira vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, both 1984 Holden Camira and 1984 Lincoln Mark VII were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (111 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 600 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Holden Camira | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Camira | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |