1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 602 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
