1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2008 Opel Omega
To start off, 2008 Opel Omega is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 Opel Omega.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Omega. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Omega. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2008 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 | 2008 Opel Omega | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Mark VII | Omega |
Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |