1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1963 NSU 1000 LS
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 NSU 1000 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 NSU 1000 LS would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (42 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 NSU 1000 LS. (70 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 NSU 1000 LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 1963 NSU 1000 LS | |
| Make | Lincoln | NSU |
| Model | Continental | 1000 LS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2260 mm |
