1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 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 189 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2717 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 404 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
