1981 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 296 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mark VI | 260 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2940 mm |
