1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Avalon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2819 mm |