1968 Opel Kadett vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Kadett 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 236 more horse power than 1968 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3002 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Kadett. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett 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:
1968 Opel Kadett | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Kadett | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1078 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |