1986 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, both 1986 Ford Capri and 1986 Lincoln Mark VII were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 640 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
