1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 25 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 1 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 901 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Mark VII | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 150 L |
