1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |