1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Moretti Coupe

To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1968 Moretti Coupe. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Coupe. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Coupe has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Coupe 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 1968 Moretti Coupe
Make Lincoln Moretti
Model Continental Coupe
Year Released 1979 1968
Engine Size 5766 cc 499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 26 HP
Torque 359 Nm 41 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 520 kg
Vehicle Length 5570 mm 3350 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1370 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 1850 mm


 

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