1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega is newer by 7 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 42 more horse power than 1986 Opel Omega. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 705 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Omega. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 1986 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
