1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 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 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 59 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 1981 Volvo 343. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 343 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |