1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 825 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Ranchero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Ranchero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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