1987 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Mark 7 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1987 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |