2005 TVR Cerbera vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 TVR Cerbera (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera 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 2617 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2005 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2005 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 TVR Cerbera | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | TVR | Lincoln |
| Model | Cerbera | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
