1982 Lincoln Continental vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 599 kg more than 1957 Skoda 440. 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lincoln Continental | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | 440 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 47 L |
