1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Continental | Capri |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
