1959 Ford 17M vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | 17M | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |