1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1973 Maserati 124

To start off, 1973 Maserati 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Maserati 124. (286 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 707 kg more than 1973 Maserati 124. 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. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati 124 has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati 124 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.

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