1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline 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 90 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1976 Nissan Skyline. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Mark 7 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
