1969 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 38 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1470 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |
