1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 27 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 100 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2430 mm |