1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 210 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | Virage | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |