1959 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman

To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (320 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 873 kg more than 2010 Porsche Cayman. 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 2010 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Cayman 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.

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