1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1962 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1528 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1953 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 356 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
