1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 105 kg more than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Fairlane | Continental |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
