1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1962 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. 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 192 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 793 kg more than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1957 Riley Pathfinder 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 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lincoln | Riley |
| Model | Continental | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
