2010 Suzuki Equator vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2782 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Suzuki Equator | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Suzuki | Lincoln |
Model | Equator | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2010 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2870 mm |