1979 Buick Regal vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 833 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Regal | Continental |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |
