1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Caprice | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
