2000 Audi R8 vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Audi R8. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3755 kg more than 2000 Audi R8. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | R8 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
