1962 Isuzu Minx vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Isuzu Minx 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 161 more horse power than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1962 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 680 kg more than 1962 Isuzu Minx. 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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Isuzu Minx. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1962 Isuzu Minx has manual transmission. 1962 Isuzu Minx 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:
| 1962 Isuzu Minx | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lincoln |
| Model | Minx | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
