2012 GMC Yukon vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 14 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2012 GMC Yukon.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Yukon | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | GMC | Lincoln |
Model | Yukon | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2012 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2497 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2870 mm |