1967 Opel Commodore vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2587 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Commodore | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Opel | Lincoln |
| Model | Commodore | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1170 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
