1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1997 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1997 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 571 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Because 1966 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1997 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1997 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mustang | Continental |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 372 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |