1988 Honda Legend vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Honda Legend 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, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend 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 244 kg more than 1988 Honda Legend.
Because 1987 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 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend, 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Legend. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Legend 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:
| 1988 Honda Legend | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Legend | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
