1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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, both vehicles can yield 365 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
Model | Continental | 442 Indy Pace Car |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7544 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 108 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |