1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 36 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 533 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3240 mm |
