1952 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 575 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Buick | Lincoln |
Model | 40 | Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2980 mm |