1990 Ford Aerostar vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2342 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (298 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Aerostar | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Aerostar | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3973 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |