1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 50 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, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 411 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Lincoln | Infiniti |
Model | Continental | M |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1917 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |