1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lincoln | Mini |
Model | Continental | Cooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2467 mm |