1987 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Mark 7 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
