1989 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lincoln Mark VII | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Mark VII | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |