1999 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 870 kg more than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 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, 1999 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cherry. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cherry. 1999 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Cherry has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Cherry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
