1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 31 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai, 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, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2640 mm |
