2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln Mark LT and 2008 Saturn Vue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Vue. (257 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 623 kg more than 2008 Saturn Vue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Vue. (336 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Lincoln | Saturn |
| Model | Mark LT | Vue |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 61 L |
