1991 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 690 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Mark VII | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Mark VII | Violet |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
