1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 357 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Impala | Continental |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 110.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2980 mm |