1985 Lincoln Continental vs. 1963 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mitsubishi 500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. 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, 1985 Lincoln Continental (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lincoln Continental | 1963 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | 500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2070 mm |