2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1038 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Mark LT | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2520 mm |
