1989 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1966 Renault Floride
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 825 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. 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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1966 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1966 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Lincoln Mark VII | 1966 Renault Floride | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Mark VII | Floride |
Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1106 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |