2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Mark LT | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 523 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |