1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Plymouth | Lincoln |
| Model | Superbird | LS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6982 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |
