1954 Buick 70 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1774 kg more than 1954 Buick 70. 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | 70 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |
