1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 723 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 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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