1960 Ford Anglia vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Anglia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2980 mm |
