1986 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Capri | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 488 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2334 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3230 mm |