1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
