2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 28 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 565 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Express | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
