1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1983 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1983 ZIL 4104 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,689 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1983 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 1983 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Lincoln | ZIL |
Model | Continental | 4104 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 7689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3340 mm |