1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 935 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Porsche | Lincoln |
| Model | 935 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
