1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 240 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2920 mm |
