1962 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 697 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Capri | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
