1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 21 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, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark VII.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 2009 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
