2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 13 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 65 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1847 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300. 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | 300 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2870 mm |
