1981 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, both 1981 Lincoln Mark VI and 1981 Talbot Tagora were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 565 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Mark VI | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Lincoln | Talbot |
Model | Mark VI | Tagora |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |