2007 Nissan Hardbody vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 12 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2073 kg more than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Hardbody | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
| Model | Hardbody | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2870 mm |
