Ford Thunderbird (1977 – 1979) vs Lincoln Continental (1980 – 1981): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 153 hp against 140 hp. It has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 171 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,749 kg against 1,842 kg. At 5,568 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 51 mm longer than the Ford Thunderbird. The Ford Thunderbird dates from 1977 – 1979, the Lincoln Continental from 1980 – 1981.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1977 – 1979
|
Lincoln
Continental
1980 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1979 | 1980 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 135 – 154 hp | 131 – 142 hp |
| Torque | 332 – 386 Nm | 259 – 313 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 14.5 – 15.0 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 175 km/h | 163 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 12.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,517 mm | 5,568 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,893 mm | 2,979 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,749 – 1,813 kg | 1,842 – 1,881 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.