1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 640 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Sierra 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:
1990 Ford Sierra | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Sierra | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |