1995 GMC Safari vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 420 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Safari | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 87 L |
