1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1627 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | Eldorado | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |
