1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1962 Ford Zephyr and 1962 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1149 kg more than 1962 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Zephyr | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Zephyr | Continental |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |