1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII 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 (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1988 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion 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 | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Mark VII | Starion |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1125 kg |
