1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1982 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. 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 (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1982 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Continental | Cervo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2040 mm |
