1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Sunny is newer by 6 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 55 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1985 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
