1970 Austin 3 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 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 100 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | 3 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
