1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1969 Lincoln Continental and 1969 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1237 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. 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) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 912 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2220 mm |
