1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Riley Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley Pathfinder. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley Pathfinder has manual transmission. 1957 Riley Pathfinder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lincoln | Riley |
| Model | Continental | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
