1961 AC Ace vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace 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 109 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1397 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | Ace | Continental |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |