1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2209 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1548 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |