2006 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2006 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 8 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 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 2437 kg more than 2006 Infiniti Q45.
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 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Infiniti Q45 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Infiniti | Lincoln |
Model | Q45 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1320 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |