1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 43 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 512 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | Continental | DBS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2741 mm |
