2008 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 5,408 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 67 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 524 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark LT | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2358 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 80 L |
