2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Nitro | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |