1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, both 1980 Lincoln Continental and 1980 Renault Fuego 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 67 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 841 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Continental | Fuego |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1014 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2450 mm |