1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2300 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, both vehicles can yield 386 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 386 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |