1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1990 Opel Omega is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental 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 25 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 329 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Continental | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Omega |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
