1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Caprice | Continental |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2980 mm |
