1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 9 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 297 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818. 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 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 818 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2320 mm |
