1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1074 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 911. (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 911. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1981 Porsche 911 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 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 911 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |