1996 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F 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 204 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2457 kg more than 1988 Toyota Model F. 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 (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VIII | Model F |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5265 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2240 mm |
