1959 Jaguar MK VIII 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 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII 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 (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1992 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. 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 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | MK VIII | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
