1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 241 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Firebird |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |