1980 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 872 kg more than 1980 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Skyhawk | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Skyhawk | Continental |
Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2980 mm |