1998 Hyundai Euro 1 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Euro 1 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 497 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
