2011 Nissan Titan vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 13 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Nissan Titan | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Nissan | Lincoln |
Model | Titan | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5551 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2870 mm |