1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 91 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2680 mm |
