1984 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 24 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 241 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Mark VII | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Lincoln | Buick |
Model | Mark VII | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3009 mm |