1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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, 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1984 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2950 mm |