1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 161 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3250 mm |
