1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr 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 204 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2587 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Zephyr | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |
