1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva 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 164 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 890 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 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, 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Festiva | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1700 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 |
