1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 11 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Mark VII | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
