1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1061 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 1969 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo 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 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Tata |
| Model | Continental | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
