1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1985 Lada 2104 and 1985 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 686 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lada | Lincoln |
| Model | 2104 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
