1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 33 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, 2012 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Because 1979 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Terrain, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Lincoln | GMC |
| Model | Continental | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2858 mm |
