1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 13 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 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 1405 kg more than 2010 Ford F-150.
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, 2010 Ford F-150 (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 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 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Mark VIII | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3670 mm |
