2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Falcon | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
