1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 12 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 129 kg more than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Aristo. (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Aristo.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Aristo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2790 mm |