1971 Ford 17 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 2 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 306 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1132 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 17 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
