1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. 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 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Lincoln | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
