1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1989 Mitsubishi Starion 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.
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 | 1989 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Starion |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |