Chrysler 300C (1957) vs Lincoln Continental (1958 – 1960): specs compared
The Chrysler 300C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 390 hp against 350 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 196 km/h. The Lincoln Continental uses less fuel, from 20.5 L/100 km against 22.6 L/100 km. The Chrysler 300C is the lighter car, from 1,991 kg against 2,347 kg. At 5,768 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 200 mm longer than the Chrysler 300C.
| Specification |
Chrysler
300C
1957
|
Lincoln
Continental
1958 – 1960
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1957 | 1958 – 1960 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 381 – 395 hp | 319 – 355 hp |
| Torque | 569 – 570 Nm | 631 – 664 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 9.0 s | 9.5 – 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 201 – 204 km/h | 192 – 196 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 22.6 – 23.5 L/100 km | 20.5 – 21.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,568 mm | 5,768 mm |
| Width | 2,002 mm | 2,035 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,327 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,991 kg | 2,347 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.