1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 44 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 101 kg more than 1968 Lincoln Continental. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3645 mm |
