1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1937 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
