1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2001 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2001 Smart Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lincoln Mark VII 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 57 more horse power than 2001 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 785 kg more than 2001 Smart Roadster. 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart Roadster. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2001 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2001 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 2001 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Lincoln | Smart |
Model | Mark VII | Roadster |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |