1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Continental | Commodore |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 2237 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |