1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3174 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
