1949 Porsche 356 vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1949 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1949 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2977 kg more than 1949 Porsche 356. 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1949 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1949 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Porsche 356 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Porsche | Lincoln |
Model | 356 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1131 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2870 mm |