1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1972 kg more than 1976 Bristol 603. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 603 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
