1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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 (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2521 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Scorpio | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1361 mm |