1987 Holden Drover vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, both 1987 Holden Drover and 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 754 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Drover | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
