1990 Mazda 929 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 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 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 (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2412 kg more than 1990 Mazda 929. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1990 Mazda 929 has manual transmission. 1990 Mazda 929 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 929 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
Model | 929 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |