1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1984 Lincoln Continental and 1984 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 410 kg more than 1984 Volvo 240. 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Continental | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 240 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |