1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 12 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1877 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Mark VIII | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
