1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2700 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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 (386 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom 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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Venom | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |