1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1962 Seat 600
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Seat 600 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1962 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1962 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3182 kg more than 1962 Seat 600. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1962 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Seat |
| Model | Mark VIII | 600 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |
