1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1998 Ford Falcon.
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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Falcon | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
