1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (145 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII.
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 VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Mark VII | 929 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |