1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1981 Lincoln Continental and 1981 Talbot 1510 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 805 kg more than 1981 Talbot 1510. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Talbot |
| Model | Continental | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
