1984 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lincoln Continental | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
