1975 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 765 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Continental |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
