2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Santa Fe | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
