1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is newer by 20 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 755 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
Make | Lincoln | TVR |
Model | Continental | Tuscan Speed Six |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2370 mm |