1972 Ford Custom vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1988 kg more than 1972 Ford Custom. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Custom | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Custom | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |