1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental 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 14 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 655 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |