1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 13 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 435 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 993 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2280 mm |
