1956 Ford Vedette vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1956 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 531 kg more than 1956 Ford Vedette. 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Vedette. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Vedette | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Vedette | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
