1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2341 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Ford Mustang | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |