1951 Jaguar Type-C 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 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | Type-C | Continental |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
