2008 Nissan Patrol vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1402 kg more than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Patrol | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
Model | Patrol | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2870 mm |