2010 Ford F-150 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 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 42 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1459 kg more than 2010 Ford F-150. 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 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-150 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-150 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2298 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 5263 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2870 mm |
