1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President 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 181 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2152 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Mark VIII | President |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |