1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 232 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 780 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 1139 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1820 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
