1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1857 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Caprice | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |