1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
