1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2377 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Belmont | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
