2004 Ford Excursion vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2004 Ford Excursion is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Excursion (310 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 496 kg more than 2004 Ford Excursion.
Because 2004 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Excursion | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Excursion | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2870 mm |
