1961 Bentley S2 vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1961 Bentley S2 is newer by 2 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bentley S2 | 1959 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
Model | S2 | Continental |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 349 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3330 mm |