1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 600 and 1959 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 308 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1638 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1959 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 600 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3330 mm |
