1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler 160 and 1979 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Chrysler 160. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler 160 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | 160 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1639 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |
