1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lincoln Mark 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
| Model | Mark 7 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
