1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Mazda 929
To start off, 1981 Mazda 929 is newer by 2 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 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 1981 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1981 Mazda 929. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 929 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |