2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 46 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Lincoln Continental. (300 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
Model | DB9 | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |