1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII. (347 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Mark VII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
