1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2004 Nissan Xterra is newer by 25 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, 2004 Nissan Xterra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 227 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2540 mm |
