1959 Ford Consul vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Consul | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2980 mm |
