1969 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2782 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
