1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 375 kg more than 1992 Ford Mustang. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Mustang | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
