1963 Lincoln Continental vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Lincoln Continental. (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |