1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lincoln |
| Model | RZ | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
