2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 64 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark LT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 79 L |
