1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |