1989 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 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 415 kg more than 1998 Toyota MR2.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
