1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 49 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 2 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Continental | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
