1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1959 NSU Prinz I
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 NSU Prinz I. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 NSU Prinz I would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1959 NSU Prinz I. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1959 NSU Prinz I. 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, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 NSU Prinz I. (41 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 NSU Prinz I.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 1959 NSU Prinz I | |
| Make | Lincoln | NSU |
| Model | Mark VII | Prinz I |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |
