1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 18 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 5 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | DB5 | Continental |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 87 L |