1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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.

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1995 Lincoln Continental 1981 Toyota Corolla
Make Lincoln Toyota
Model Continental Corolla
Year Released 1995 1981
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4599 cc 1290 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2410 mm