1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 870 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1961 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1961 Renault Floride 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:
1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Mark VII | Floride |
Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |