1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500

To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati Spider 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 700 kg more than 1962 Maserati Spider 3500.

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. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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