1956 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 893 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Escort | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 95 L |
