1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 21 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (307 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton.

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