1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 6 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 (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 940. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 940. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 Volvo 940. 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) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 940. (157 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 940. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 940 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 940 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 | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Mark VII | 940 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
