1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |