1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1968 Lincoln Continental and 1968 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 134 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1460 kg more than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Lincoln Continental 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 1968 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Spitfire, 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Spitfire. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2110 mm |
