1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
