1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 22 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 13 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 351 kg more 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Mark VII | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
