1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 465 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |