1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 30 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 345 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Lincoln | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
