2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 963 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Mark LT | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 67 L |
