1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1987 Opel Monza
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Opel Monza 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 109 more horse power than 1987 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1987 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 390 kg more than 1987 Opel Monza. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Opel Monza. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1987 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark VII | Monza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
