1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 36 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mark VII | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
