1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 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 73 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 66 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
