1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 223 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Dart | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |