1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero

To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 14 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 282 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 607 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 1983 Mitsubishi Pajero 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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