1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2522 kg more than 1952 Riley RM A.
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. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1952 Riley RM A has manual transmission. 1952 Riley RM A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1952 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Lincoln | Riley |
| Model | Mark VIII | RM A |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |
