1995 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, both 1995 Holden Commodore and 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 117 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2382 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1995 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1995 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Holden Commodore | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Commodore | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |