1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Porsche 993 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 910 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993. 1972 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 993 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 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2280 mm |
