1989 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 86 kg more than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Thunderbird | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Thunderbird | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |