1982 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1982 Lincoln Mark VI and 1982 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 570 kg more than 1982 Reliant SE6. 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, 1982 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant SE6. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Mark VI | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Reliant |
Model | Mark VI | SE6 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |