1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Ascona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |