1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 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 272 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 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 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |