1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
| Model | Serie II | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
