1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 29 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 97 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1503 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1316 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
