1997 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. Both 1997 AC Cobra and 1987 Lincoln Mark VII are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 624 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Cobra | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
