2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2549 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Expedition | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
