1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 770 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Coronet | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2980 mm |
