1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1963 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB4 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3230 mm |
