2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 490 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2570 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Camaro | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 9371 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 770 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 926 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 114.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
