2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln Mark LT and 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 159 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 518 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
| Model | Mark LT | Korando |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
