1993 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet S-10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet S-10 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP) has 103 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2187 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. (319 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet S-10. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet S-10 has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet S-10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet S-10 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | S-10 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2870 mm |