2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 15 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 707 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 1969 Lincoln Continental
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model Corvette Continental
Year Released 2004 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5666 cc 7544 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 365 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 486 Nm 678 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 110.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 97.8 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 2207 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5490 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2980 mm


 

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