1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1279 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |