2004 GMC Safari vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 62 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Safari | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
