1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1999 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Toyota Crown.
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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Crown 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 | 1999 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | Crown |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
