1978 Opel Senator 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 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator 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 100 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2262 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Senator | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Opel | Lincoln |
| Model | Senator | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
