1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 24 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 250 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 1995 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Land Rover | Lincoln |
Model | Serie II | Continental |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |