1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2990 mm |
