1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 185 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB5 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
