1998 Honda S2000 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Honda S2000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2517 kg more than 1998 Honda S2000. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 1998 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda S2000 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | S2000 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |