Compare the 1993 Mark VIII with the 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe

[Eagle1]

This is eye opening when you see the specifications side by side:

Category 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe

Wheel Base 113 inches 112.2 inches
Overall Length 207.3 inches 182.2 inches
Width 74.8 inches 71.5 inches
Height 53.6 inches 54.8 inches
Weight 3768 lbs 3416 lbs
Cargo 14.4 cf 7.8 cf
Fuel Capacity 18 gal 20 gal
Seating 5 4
Front Headroom 38.1 inches 39.2 inches
Rear Headroom 37.5 inches 34.7 inches
Front Legroom 42.6 inches 43.8 inches
Rear Legroom 32.5 inches 31.4 inches
Engine DOHC V-8 4.6L DOHC V-6 3.5L
HP 280 280
Torque 285 260
Transmission 4 speed auto 5 speed auto/6 speed manual
Mileage Tested 17.9 17.9


There is more, but thought this was intriguing to see.

 

[RedCellSix]

That was an interesting comparison. I wonder what the price differences were back when they were new ?

 

[Eagle1]

That was an interesting comparison. I wonder what the price differences were back when they were new ?

The G35 coupe with the manual tranny, sports package and moon roof was about $35k in 2003, and with the auto about $32k.

 

[poniesviii]

The G35 coupe with the manual tranny, sports package and moon roof was about $35k in 2003, and with the auto about $32k.

And our cars were about 2 g's more plus 7 years of inflation.

Interesting comparison btw

 

[The Rev]

The g35 exhaust and the 350z have some of the nicest exhaust purrs of any v6's ive heard. So precised and tuned sounding. I still love my 4.6 though.

 

[Eagle1]

The g35 exhaust and the 350z have some of the nicest exhaust purrs of any v6's ive heard. So precised and tuned sounding. I still love my 4.6 though.

I concur. The V-6 inherently is a rough powerplant, and the V-8 of the Mark really smooths out the cycle, and delivers more low end torque. I love the VQ35DE, which has been rated one of the best engines in the world by Wards for more than ten consecutive years. But the 4.6L is no slouch when it comes to being one of the finest fundamental designs around either.

And no question about design. The 1993 Mark beats the 2003 G35 hands down on looks.

 

[k9t8m]

Does this mean I will be driving a G35 coupe in 10 years? My mark is 10 years old now. Something to think about....

 

[98LSC32V]

I concur. The V-6 inherently is a rough powerplant, and the V-8 of the Mark really smooths out the cycle, and delivers more low end torque. I love the VQ35DE, which has been rated one of the best engines in the world by Wards for more than ten consecutive years. But the 4.6L is no slouch when it comes to being one of the finest fundamental designs around either.

And no question about design. The 1993 Mark beats the 2003 G35 hands down on looks.

If you asked 10 people which car looks better 9/10 would say the G35 Coupe.

 

[Moes8]

If you asked 10 people which car looks better 9/10 would say the G35 Coupe.

soooo..your saying,,,, 1 out of every 10 people are actually intelligent.

COOL!

 

[98LSC32V]

Hey I love the way the Mark VIII looks especially with tint and dropped and cobrastar emblems (haha) but the g35 coupe still looks cleaner to me and it should considering it's 10 years newer.

 

[98LSC32V]

BTW, 1/4 mile times auto vs. auto, 93 Mark VIII should be around 14.8 at 95mph and the 03 G35 coupe should be 14.6 at 96mph.

 

[k9t8m]

14.8 stock? Wow that sux, my fastest time was 14.81, and my mark isnt stock.

 

[Moes8]

Hey I love the way the Mark VIII looks especially with tint and dropped and cobrastar emblems (haha) but the g35 coupe still looks cleaner to me and it should considering it's 10 years newer.

yeah i understand and agree,
i just want to stick up for our cars,

 

[mespock]

If you asked 10 people which car looks better 9/10 would say the G35 Coupe.

I'm the one that says it doesn't look better... It was the looks of the Mark VIII that bit me first.

14.8 stock? Wow that sux, my fastest time was 14.81, and my mark isnt stock.

My 94 did 14.6 stock..

 

[98LSC32V]

Not every stock 93 will run 14.8. A very rare few have run in the 14.6 range and most run in the 14.9-15.1 range. I used a median, just like I did with the G35 coupe auto. Some will run as fast as 14.3 bone stock but a lot will run 14.8 stock.

 

[FC3]

On vacation last the year before, my wife and I reserved a luxury car from the rental agency. We expected them to show up with a Lincoln or a Caddy. We ended up with a g35. Yeah, the specs are good, but the car is noisy, the ride is awful, and the engine sounds like crap when pushed. If you're unlucky enough to get stuck in the rain, it will take all of your concentration to maybe hold 60 without sliding around in weather that the Mark VIII will do 70 and the Town Car and Navigator will do 80 without any problems.

If you're moving up from a very cheap econobox, it's probably OK. But if you've been buying and leasing real luxury cars (we have mostly Lincolns, but my wife's latest lease is a Jaguar Vanden Plas) then the G35 feels like the cheap econobox from which it was derived.

Best regards,
Frank C

 

[vr4]

I concur. The V-6 inherently is a rough powerplant, and the V-8 of the Mark really smooths out the cycle, and delivers more low end torque. I love the VQ35DE, which has been rated one of the best engines in the world by Wards for more than ten consecutive years. But the 4.6L is no slouch when it comes to being one of the finest fundamental designs around either.

And no question about design. The 1993 Mark beats the 2003 G35 hands down on looks.

the VQ35 hasnt been out for 10 years yet


but the VQ series has been one of the 10 best for that time.



mine ran a 14.5 stock. i feel 14.8 is a good median to cover the freaks and the turds.