1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 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. 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 163 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2772 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2. 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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (176 Nm). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark VIII | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
