1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Rekord 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 157 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 645 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Mark VII | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
