1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1112 kg more than 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
