1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 630 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Mustang | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
