1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Corsair | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |