1988 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 650 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Lincoln Mark VII 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 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, 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, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1992 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Civic | 1992 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
