1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 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 84 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1984 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1984 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 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |