1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Zodiac has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Zodiac will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Zodiac | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
