2007 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 23 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Freelander | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Freelander | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1950 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
