1989 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 9 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 590 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Granada | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Granada | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
