1988 Chrysler Conquest vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, both 1988 Chrysler Conquest and 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. (185 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Conquest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chrysler Conquest. (318 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chrysler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chrysler Conquest | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Conquest | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |