1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 254 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3070 mm |
