1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 601 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150.
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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | F-150 | Continental |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 597 Nm | 313 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2990 mm |