1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1995 Mazda Midge is newer by 16 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) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 889 kg more than 1995 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda Midge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda Midge.

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