1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1492 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Continental | 356 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |
