1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 336 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Commodore | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |