1977 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, both 1977 Lincoln Mark VI and 1977 Rover 2600 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 472 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600. 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, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Lincoln Mark VI | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
Make | Lincoln | Rover |
Model | Mark VI | 2600 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1348 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |