1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar XK. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 788 kg more than 1955 Jaguar XK. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Jaguar XK | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XK | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |