1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1970 NSU 1200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP) has 280 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1200. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1200.
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 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 NSU 1200 has manual transmission. 1970 NSU 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
Make | Lincoln | NSU |
Model | Continental | 1200 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2240 mm |