2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1497 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Tahoe | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
