1978 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 419 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |
