1987 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Lincoln Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 270 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2000 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Electra | Continental |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2780 mm |
