1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino 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 43 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat Dino 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:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | Dino | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
