1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 154 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Scorpio | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
