1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1943 Maserati 4CL.
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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1943 Maserati 4CL has manual transmission. 1943 Maserati 4CL 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Mark VII | 4CL |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
