1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 904 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |