1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1995 Opel Omega
To start off, 1995 Opel Omega is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII 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 89 more horse power than 1995 Opel Omega. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Opel Omega. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Omega. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1995 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1995 Opel Omega 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 | 1995 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark VII | Omega |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
