2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2004 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 524 kg more than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lincoln |
| Model | Q45 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
