1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1980 Lincoln Continental and 1980 Nissan Bluebird 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) has 71 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 665 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2530 mm |
