2008 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2403 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
