1991 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1991 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 180 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. 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, 1991 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Aston Martin Virage | 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | Virage | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
