1963 Singer Vogue II vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2665 kg more than 1963 Singer Vogue II. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1963 Singer Vogue II has manual transmission. 1963 Singer Vogue II 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:
| 1963 Singer Vogue II | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Singer | Lincoln |
| Model | Vogue II | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
