1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Trabant P 601 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 191 more horse power than 1968 Trabant P 601. (26 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1968 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Trabant P 601. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Trabant |
| Model | Continental | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 24 L |
