1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 30 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 936 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Continental. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2471 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 98 L |
