1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 284 kg more than 1983 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | Vantage | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
