1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 19 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. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1981 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 638 kg more than 1981 Tatra T613. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Tatra T613. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1981 Tatra T613 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 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Tatra |
| Model | Continental | T613 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
