1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. 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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lincoln | Buick |
| Model | Mark VII | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
