1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental 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 109 more horse power than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 745 kg more than 1977 Plymouth Volare. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1977 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Lincoln | Plymouth |
Model | Continental | Volare |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |