1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 31 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Lincoln | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | Ram |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2900 mm |
