1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1992 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 335 kg more than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Scorpio. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Scorpio | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 346 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |