1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |
