1980 GMC Suburban vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1980 GMC Suburban and 1980 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 GMC Suburban weights approximately 375 kg more than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1980 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 GMC Suburban | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Suburban | Continental |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
