1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 43 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 73 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lincoln | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | Charger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3053 mm |
