1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (111 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 296 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Debonair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |