2003 Holden Berlina vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2003 Holden Berlina is newer by 15 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 19 more horse power than 2003 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Holden Berlina. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Berlina | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Berlina | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
