1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall VX220. (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lincoln Continental | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2340 mm |
