1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Lincoln |
| Model | Silver Spur | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2870 mm |
