1979 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 479 kg more than 1985 Porsche 944.
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, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Mark VI | 944 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
