1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Riley RM A would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1950 Riley RM A.
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:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1950 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Lincoln | Riley |
| Model | Continental | RM A |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2870 mm |
