1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Opel Commodore.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Commodore. (223 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
