1995 Lincoln Continental vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1995 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 476 kg more than 1995 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lincoln Continental | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | Continental | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2226 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
