1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 10 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 515 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
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 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Sierra 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:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Sierra | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |