1986 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Because 1986 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | Estate | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |