1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |
