1991 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica 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 41 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 670 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lincoln Mark VII | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Mark VII | Celica |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |