1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. 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 (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Lincoln | Triumph |
Model | Continental | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2270 mm |