1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 534 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. 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 VII (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Lincoln | Tatra |
| Model | Mark VII | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
