1966 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 AC Cobra. (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 AC Cobra. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Cobra | Continental |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
