1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Mark 7 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
