1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 740 (155 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 328 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740.
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) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Continental | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 740 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 203 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |