1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 16 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 926 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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 | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
