1991 Italdesign M12 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1991 Italdesign M12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign M12 (300 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (226 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign M12 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
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, 1991 Italdesign M12 (450 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (407 Nm). This means 1991 Italdesign M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1991 Italdesign M12 has manual transmission. 1991 Italdesign M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Italdesign M12 | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Italdesign | Lincoln |
Model | M12 | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 226 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 304 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |