1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 1972 Ford Mustang and 1988 Lincoln Mark VII are equipped with a 4,941 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 259 kg more than 1972 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Mustang | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
