1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 505 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2990 mm |