2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2207 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Rainier | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
