1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Rekord |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |