1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
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 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Mark VII | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
