Acura CL vs Lincoln Mark VIII
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
Overview
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 3.2 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2003 | 1998 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,200 | $0 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 280 hp (best) |
| Torque | 216 lb-ft | 285 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.2 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | — |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.6 cu ft | 14.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,470 lbs (best) | 3,765 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113 in (best) |
| Length | 192 in | 207.2 in (best) |
| Width | 69.2 in | 74.8 in (best) |
| Height | 53.3 in | 53.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura CL3.2 | Lincoln Mark VIIIBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | 1 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura CL | Lincoln Mark VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.2 $28,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 3.2 $30,350 MSRP | LSC $0 MSRP |
| 3 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 4 | 3.2 Type-S $30,550 MSRP | — |
| 5 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
| 6 | 3.2 Type-S $32,700 MSRP | — |
Acura CL vs Lincoln Mark VIII FAQ
- Which is better: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2003 Acura CL vs 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII starts lower at $0.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- The 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- The 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII leads on horsepower in this comparison (290).
- Which has better seats: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- The 2003 Acura CL leads on seats in this comparison (4).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2003 Acura CL or 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII?
- The 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,000).