1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 466 kg more than 1968 Toyota 2000GT.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 2000GT. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1968 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1968 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
