1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 15 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 611 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotec |
| Model | Continental | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1650 kg |
