1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 23 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. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2228 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |