1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 515 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Venture |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |