1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1363 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Carina |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |