1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Anglia | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Anglia | Continental |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |