1948 Tatra Tatraplan vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2581 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Tatra | Lincoln |
| Model | Tatraplan | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
