1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 29 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2420 mm |
