2008 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
