1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lincoln Continental | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
