1959 Lincoln Continental vs. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 Lincoln Continental | 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
| Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2530 mm |
