1964 Holden EH vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 471 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Holden EH | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | EH | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2929 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |