2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2095 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |