1965 Lincoln Continental vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1965 Lincoln Continental. (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lincoln Continental.
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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7048 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
