1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 960 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2540 mm |