1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1975 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 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:
1962 Lincoln Continental | 1975 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
Model | Continental | Valiant |
Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |