1979 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 32 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 324 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mark VI | SLK |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
