1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2867 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | 1600 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 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 | 890 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |