1976 Holden Torana vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2902 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Torana | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
