1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2582 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Mark VIII | 911 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1260 mm |
