1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2162 kg more than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Fairlane | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Fairlane | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |