1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1992 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1992 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 680 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1992 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Express | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2760 mm |
