1985 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 25 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maybach |
| Model | Mark VII | 57 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3391 mm |
