2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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. Both 2000 Ford Falcon and 1983 Lincoln Continental are equipped with a 4,940 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Falcon | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |