2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 11 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2791 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | E-350 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |