1987 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. 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 96 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
| Model | Mark 7 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |
