1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 24 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, 2012 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura ZDX weights approximately 307 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX will offer significantly more control. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Mark 7 | ZDX |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
