1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 185 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
Model | Mark VII | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |