2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1990 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century 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 147 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 558 kg more than 1990 Toyota Century. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1990 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Mark LT | Century |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2870 mm |