1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 1284 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.

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, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Caterham Seven 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
Make Caterham Lincoln
Model Seven Mark VI
Year Released 1994 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5733 cc
Horse Power 165 HP 139 HP
Torque 203 Nm 359 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 540 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 5490 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2240 mm 2910 mm