1981 Ford Capri vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 525 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Capri | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |