2006 Honda Element vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 342 kg more than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Element | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
