2002 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 18 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, 2002 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 216 kg more than 2002 Honda NSX.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
