1980 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Electra | Continental |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |