1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
