1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2002 Mazda Tribute is newer by 23 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, 2002 Mazda Tribute (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2002 Mazda Tribute 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, 2002 Mazda Tribute 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 (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2002 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2630 mm |
