1986 Lincoln Continental Speaker Sizes
The 1986 Lincoln Continental factory audio system features dashboard and front door panel locations that accommodate 3.5 inch units and 6.5 inch units respectively, while rear deck lid locations accept a 6x9 inch speaker size. Compatible types for an audio replacement upgrade include full-range and midbass units.
Specific details regarding locations, speaker sizes, and types are outlined in the compatibility chart.
| Location | Size | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | 3.5 | Full-Range |
|
| Front Door Panel | 6.5 | Midbass / Full-Range |
|
| Rear Deck Lid | 6x9 | Full-Range |
|
1986 Lincoln Continental Speaker Replacement Summary
3
total positions
2
easy to replace
1
high priority
0
professional only
Replacement difficulty:
Low: 2 Medium: 1 High: 0Replacement priority:
High: 1 Medium: 2 Low: 01986 Lincoln Continental Radio Slot Size (DIN)
| DIN Type | Size (inch) | Size (mm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single DIN | 7"×2" | 180×50 | Standard size for basic car radios with small display or no display |
- Always measure the slot before purchasing a new radio
- Check slot depth - it may vary
Additional Notes
- The 1986 Lincoln Continental front door panel speakers may warrant attention first when considering upgrades, as the 6.5 inch openings typically accommodate midbass or full-range speakers that could substantially influence overall audio quality through better low-frequency reproduction than smaller units.
- Full-range speaker options exist for all factory locations, though the front door panels also accept dedicated midbass drivers, which might suggest a two-way component approach pairing door-mounted midbass with dashboard-positioned tweeters or smaller full-range drivers for higher frequencies.
- The rear deck lid accepts 6x9 inch speakers, which traditionally offer greater surface area for sound production compared to round speakers, potentially providing fuller bass response without requiring subwoofer integration in some listening preferences.
- Dashboard locations limited to 3.5 inch speakers may serve adequately for high-frequency reproduction when paired with larger front door speakers, though the size constraint inherently limits output capability and frequency range compared to the larger factory positions.
- The single DIN radio cavity provides standard aftermarket head unit compatibility without requiring mounting adapters or dash modifications that double DIN openings would necessitate in this 1986 Lincoln Continental.
- Speaker replacement in the front stage could produce more noticeable audio improvement than rear deck modifications alone, given that front soundstage typically dominates listener perception in automotive environments where occupants face forward.
- Aftermarket speakers matching the factory cutout sizes would likely install without fabrication work, though adapter brackets or mounting rings might still prove necessary depending on specific speaker models selected for any given location.