1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 434 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Caprice | Continental |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3230 mm |