1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1462 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | Eldorado | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |