1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 29 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), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2773 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1998 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. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Capri | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 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 | 984 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 |