1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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 (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VII | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
