1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Mark VII | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
