1969 Volvo P 1800 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 1800 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 174 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2637 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Volvo P 1800 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Volvo | Lincoln |
| Model | P 1800 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
