1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Ranchero | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Ranchero | Continental |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |