2011 Nissan Frontier vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Frontier | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
Model | Frontier | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2011 | 1995 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2870 mm |