1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1591 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 323 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7048 cc | 1271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2320 mm |