1998 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2522 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Mark VIII | Granada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
