1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 23 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 127 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Because 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Mark VII | CC |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2711 mm |