1992 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 420 kg more than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Lincoln Mark VII | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Mark VII | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
