1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 41 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 61 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 492 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2852 mm |
