1990 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2182 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Electra | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2870 mm |
