2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 177 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda Drifter 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 | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Mark LT | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 82 L |
