1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1965 Lincoln Continental and 1965 Volkswagen 1500 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lincoln Continental | 1965 Volkswagen 1500 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
