1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2747 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri 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:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
