1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1943 kg more than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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:
1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | V8 Volante | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |