1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 5 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, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 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 188 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 760 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 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Mark VII | 760 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
