1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 270 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 408 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
