2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 184 kg more than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
