1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
Model | Blackwood | Carlton |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2680 mm |