1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1971 Chevrolet Corvette and 1977 Lincoln Mark VI are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 291 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lincoln Mark VI. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1977 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
