1976 Dodge Aspen 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 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen 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 172 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2272 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1976 Dodge Aspen has manual transmission. 1976 Dodge Aspen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Aspen | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |