1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2797 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1972 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | GT 40 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |
