1972 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 201 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Corvette | Continental |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |