1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | 750 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |