1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2697 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | 2200 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |