1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1990 Nissan Santana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 586 kg more than 1990 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lincoln Mark VII 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 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Santana, 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Santana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Mark VII | Santana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |