1996 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (295 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2342 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Mark VIII | Cayman |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5265 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2420 mm |