1986 Lincoln Continental vs. 1986 Audi 4000
To start off, both 1986 Lincoln Continental and 1986 Audi 4000 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 4000.
Because 1986 Audi 4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Audi 4000 will offer significantly more control. 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 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 1986 Audi 4000 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Continental | 4000 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
