1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. Both 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII and 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Mark VIII | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |