1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1985 Lincoln Continental and 1985 Nissan Skyline 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 45 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 1985 Nissan Skyline. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Skyline |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |