1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane. 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Simca Oceane has manual transmission. 1960 Simca Oceane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Lincoln | Simca |
| Model | Continental | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |
