1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (306 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 670 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. (360 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

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