1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 870 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Festiva | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |