2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 711 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 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, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
| Model | Mark LT | VIP |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 90 L |
