2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2240 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Marathon | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
| Model | Marathon | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 3757 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
