1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2387 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Falcon | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |