2009 Infiniti M vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 2009 Infiniti M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 69 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. 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, 2009 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lincoln |
| Model | M | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
