2008 Ford GT vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Blackwood would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. (481 Nm). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2008 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford GT | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | GT | Blackwood |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 481 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3520 mm |