1959 Opel Rekord vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2832 kg more than 1959 Opel Rekord.
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. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1959 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Opel Rekord | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Rekord | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |