1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 32 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha, 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) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
| Model | Continental | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
