1980 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1980 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2755 kg more than 1980 Ford Cortina. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Cortina. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Cortina | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Cortina | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
