1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 166 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 68 L |
