1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 895 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | GT 40 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2990 mm |
