1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 48 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 4 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Land Rover |
| Model | Continental | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
