1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 310 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang.
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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1985 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |