1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 30 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 22 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 655 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dacia Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Lincoln | Dacia |
| Model | Continental | Duster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2673 mm |
