2004 Ford F-150 vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-150 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2760 mm |
