2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | LR2 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
