1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Aspen | Continental |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |