2007 Audi S8 vs. 2012 Lincoln MKS
To start off, 2012 Lincoln MKS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln MKS. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln MKS.
Because 2007 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lincoln MKS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S8 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, 2007 Audi S8 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln MKS. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln MKS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S8 | 2012 Lincoln MKS | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | S8 | MKS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5184 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
