2005 Smart Roadster vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Smart | Lincoln |
| Model | Roadster | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
