1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 487 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | LeSabre | Continental |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2980 mm |
