2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 4,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 1872 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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 Mercedes-Benz CL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
Model | CL | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4964 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |