1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, 1981 Volvo 260 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, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Volvo 260.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 260. (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 260 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |