1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 15 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood (481 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | |
Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
Model | Continental | Blackwood |
Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 481 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3520 mm |