2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Lincoln Mark X
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Mark X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Mark X would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Mark X weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Mark X. 2004 Lincoln Mark X has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Mark X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Lincoln Mark X | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mark X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
