1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 256 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Falcon | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |