1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP) has 298 more horse power than 1964 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1964 Volvo 120. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 120 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
