1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 12 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 465 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
