1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
Model | Continental | 914 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |