1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 32 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 528 kg more than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3070 mm |
