1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 585 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | Commodore | Continental |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2990 mm |