1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Sierra | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2980 mm |
