2001 Toyota Tundra vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Tundra | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
Model | Tundra | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 386 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2870 mm |