1997 Daewoo Prince vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Prince is newer by 13 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 390 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Prince. 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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1997 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1997 Daewoo Prince 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daewoo Prince | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lincoln |
| Model | Prince | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5160 mm |
