1979 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 11 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 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 268 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 960 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:
| 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Mark VI | 960 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
