1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 31 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
Model | Continental | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2970 mm |