1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 747 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lincoln Continental | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Continental | Falcon |
Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |