1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VII | 600 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |