1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M 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 189 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford 12 M | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 12 M | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
