1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 445 kg more than 1979 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3010 mm |
