2004 Acura NSX vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 290 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2327 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | NSX | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
