1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 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. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1965 Lincoln Continental. (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 876 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 928 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
