1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 25 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2660 mm |
