2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 4 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. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 547 kg more than 2000 Ford Excursion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Excursion | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5406 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2870 mm |
