2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia

To start off, both 2008 Lincoln Mark LT and 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 195 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 963 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia, 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Octavia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 2008 Skoda Octavia
Make Lincoln Skoda
Model Mark LT Octavia
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 105 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2358 kg 1395 kg
Vehicle Length 5690 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3520 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 114 L 55 L


 

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