1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK 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 22 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 737 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XK | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
