2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life 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 253 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1568 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Lincoln | Honda |
| Model | Mark LT | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2370 mm |
