1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 615 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
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, 1995 Toyota Carina, 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2590 mm |
