2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 147 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Park Avenue | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Park Avenue | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
