1978 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Capri | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
