1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
