1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mark 7 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
