1973 Opel Commodore vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1973 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1973 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2587 kg more than 1973 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Opel Commodore. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1973 Opel Commodore has manual transmission. 1973 Opel Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Opel Commodore | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Opel | Lincoln |
| Model | Commodore | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
