1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 278 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Chevelle | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5011 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2990 mm |
