2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 15 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 19 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2870 mm |
