1987 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 324 kg more than 1984 Opel Monza. 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 VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | 1984 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark VII | Monza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
