1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 872 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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 (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Anglia 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:
1963 Ford Anglia | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Anglia | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |