1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1959 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Continental |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3330 mm |
