1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon 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 (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2387 kg more than 1987 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Falcon | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| 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 | 120 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 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 | 4720 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
