1963 Lincoln Continental vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1963 Lincoln Continental and 1963 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lincoln Continental | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2270 mm |
