1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 799 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Continental | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2520 mm |
