2002 Honda That vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 4 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2937 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda That, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda That.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda That | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | That | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
