1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2002 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 22 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 86 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2002 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2002 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Lincoln | MCC |
| Model | Continental | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 1810 mm |
