1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 27 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1037 kg more than 1983 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3023 mm |
