1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 45 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | Continental | Virage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2740 mm |
