1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Lincoln | TVR |
| Model | Continental | 420 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
