1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1989 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2131 kg more than 1989 Avanti Avanti. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Avanti | Lincoln |
| Model | Avanti | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
