1991 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.

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 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Lincoln Mark VII 2005 Nissan Hardbody
Make Lincoln Nissan
Model Mark VII Hardbody
Year Released 1991 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2389 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 208 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1358 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2810 mm


 

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