1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 129 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. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 765 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1979 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Honda | Lincoln |
Model | Concerto | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |