1995 Lada Niva vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Lada | Lincoln |
Model | Niva | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |