1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Ford Falcon 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 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental, 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Falcon | Continental |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
