1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 TVR Tasmin (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 698 kg more than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 TVR Tasmin.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Lincoln | TVR |
| Model | Continental | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
