1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT 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 138 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark 7 | GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
