1993 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2767 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
Model | Corolla | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1330 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2870 mm |