2005 Nissan 350Z vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (287 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 2258 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
| Model | 350Z | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
