1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 2010 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maybach |
| Model | Mark VIII | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3828 mm |
