1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 904 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Vauxhall Chevette. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 1975 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
