1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 21 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (168 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia will offer significantly more control. 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2620 mm |
