1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Jaguar XJS | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XJS | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |