1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 764 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, 1984 Lincoln Continental (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Skoda |
| Model | Continental | 440 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
