1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. Both 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 and 1978 Pontiac Firebird are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1978 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
Model | Mark 7 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |