1990 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 710 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1968 Mazda Cosmo has manual transmission. 1968 Mazda Cosmo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lincoln Mark VII | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Mark VII | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2210 mm |