1986 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 720 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 120 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
