2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 377 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Explorer | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2760 mm |
