1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 25 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 113 kg more than 1987 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lancia Thema. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lancia Thema.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lancia |
| Model | Continental | Thema |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3053 mm |
