1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 782 kg more than 1985 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Austin Maestro, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1985 Austin Maestro has manual transmission. 1985 Austin Maestro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | Maestro | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |