2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Mark LT | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2510 mm |
