1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is newer by 26 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (217 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2550 mm |
