1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 38 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 68 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (297 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Continental | 350Z |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |