2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 5 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 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 678 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Mark LT. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mark LT | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
