Lincoln Continental (1982 – 1987) vs Bristol 603 (1982 – 1994): specs compared
The Bristol 603 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 172 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 12.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 169 km/h. The Lincoln Continental is the lighter car, from 1,534 kg against 1,746 kg. At 5,110 mm, the Lincoln Continental is 200 mm longer than the Bristol 603.
| Specification |
Lincoln
Continental
1982 – 1987
|
Bristol
603
1982 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1987 | 1982 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 152 hp | 172 hp |
| Torque | 237 – 366 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.1 – 15.0 s | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 169 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,110 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,397 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,534 – 1,714 kg | 1,746 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.