1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 475 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Continental | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 65 L |