1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Camaro and 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2344 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Camaro | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
