1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | Lagonda | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2990 mm |
