1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 801 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
