1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 685 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 626 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |