2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1990 Lincoln Mark VII.
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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Avalanche | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
