1987 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 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 63 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1988 Opel Omega. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Omega. (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Omega. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1988 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1988 Opel Omega 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 | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark 7 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
