1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Blazer and 1979 Lincoln Mark VI were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 6 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Blazer | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
