1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 604 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. (302 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Continental |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3868 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2990 mm |
