2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1807 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Astro | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
