1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Camaro | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |