1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett 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) has 159 more horse power than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1964 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Mark 7 | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
