1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana 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) has 150 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 660 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Santana 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 | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Santana |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 372 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |