1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |