1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 449 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB4 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
