1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
