1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Mark 7 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |
