1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 680 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm @ 3850 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2980 mm |
