1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1994 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 10 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, 1994 Plymouth Breeze (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 265 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Breeze.
Because 1984 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Breeze. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 1994 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
| Model | Continental | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
