1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 16 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
Model | Continental | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2920 mm |