2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2570 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |